'Twilight's Jackson Rathbone quits band 100 Monkeys

The group confirmed this week that Rathbone and Jerad Anderson have reached a decision to leave 100 Monkeys after four years.

100 Monkeys said in a group statement: "Hey folks, 100 Monkeys has some news. Due to demands on their personal lives and professional careers, our good friends Jackson Rathbone and Jerad Anderson will be leaving the band as active members.

"We have much love for both and wish them well, and they will always be welcome if they should ever decide to drop in on any future shows, or make appearances on recordings.

"The last four years of albums, tours and other projects have truly been fantastic, and the legacy they leave behind in their work will be remembered in all of our future endeavours. We wish them the best in their future projects and anticipate great new things to come."

The remaining members of 100 Monkeys - Ben Johnson, Ben Graupner, and Lawrence Abrams - have vowed that they will continue on with two new bandmembers.

100 Monkeys formed in LA in 2008 and have since toured both the US and Europe extensively.